One man. One mission. One commodity trade that changed global food prices forever.

In 1972, a Soviet grain buyer was sent to America to secure food for a nation on the brink of starvation—without driving up the market.

What followed was a masterclass in deception, timing, and risk.

No one saw it coming—until it was too late.

By Russ Crawford — former commodity trader with firsthand experience inside the markets that shaped these events.

If you enjoy the real-world tension of The Big Short or the insider edge of Flash Boys, Limit Up delivers a gripping, behind-the-scenes look at a moment in history most people never knew happened—but still feel every time they buy food.